LV plough plane - updated

[WarEagle Todd]

Here is the link. LV Plow Plane

[AUswimKC]

OOOOO. Wonder if the beading blades can be used for a side bead?

[Rob Lee]

Hi -

This need s a bit more information for context...

Here's the letter that is in the mail to all plow plane customers right now:



Dear Customer,

As we continue to develop new product, we occasionally discover something that would make a significant improvement to a product we currently produce: such is the case with the Veritas Small Plow Plane you own. The work we are doing right now on the design of a large combination plane uncovered a straightforward modification that could be made to the skate of the plow plane that would enable it to cut beads (with the appropriate blades).

Having already sold you one, we worked hard to find a way to give you an upgrade path to add beading capability, should you want it, to your current plane. The information in this package will let you know exactly how we can do that, for what we feel is a very reasonable price.

This upgrade program is something new for us, and is a first in our industry for this type of product. I can’t promise that we’ll always be able to find a solution as good as this one, but it’s important for you to know that we are always mindful of the confidence you have placed in us by buying the product in the first place, and will do everything we can to continue to earn that trust.

Our manufacturing, service, and fulfillment teams have worked hard to make this program work, and look forward to the opportunity to make an excellent product even better for you.

As for future product, we’ll try harder to have all of our good ideas a bit closer together….so they can all be rolled into the design at the same time.

Cheers, and thanks for your past business!

Robin Lee




For those of you who were on back-order - your newly updated planes ship tomorrow - they are in stock.

Beading blades are about 2 week away right now - for those that want them - they can be ordered then - and we will waive the shipping on your entire order (teaches us to have them ready at the same time....)

The second letter in the package being mailed out is a bit more official:

RE: 05P51.01+ Veritas® Small Plow Plane

Dear Customer,

According to our records, you have purchased a Veritas® small plow plane from us. We would like to inform you of two recent modifications we’ve made to the plane’s design, and let you know how you can take advantage of these developments – without having to buy the latest model.

Development #1: Redesigned Depth Stop:

We’ve recently made a design change to the clamp mechanism to grip the depth stop shaft with more force, reducing the chance of inadvertently pushing the depth stop to a new position while the plane is in use. This change is completely compatible with your plane, and is available at no additional charge. Simply request one in person at one of our stores, or add item number 05P26.61 to your next order.

Development #2: Beading Capability:

As of February 22nd, we have modified the skate profile of our small plow planes, allowing them to use three sizes of beading blade. The range of PM-V11® beading blades (available in March, 2016) will not be compatible with the older-model planes you have. Recognizing that beading is a very desirable capability, we have developed an upgrade kit and a re-manufacturing process that you can take advantage of until August 31, 2016. If you purchase our upgrade kit (product 05P5265 $59), we will send you a pre-paid shipping box, along with instructions on how to partially disassemble your plane and mail the plane body back to us. We will then re-machine the skate of your plane and return it to you. For the price of the kit, you are getting pre-paid shipping both ways, and re-machining of your plane, as well as replacement of the depth stop clamp as noted above, if not already done.

Please note that the new beading blades are sold separately from the upgrade kit – if you order them at the same time, you will receive you blades separately from your updated plane.

For more information about these modifications, just call or e-mail one of our Customer Service representatives at customerservice@leevalley.com or 1800-267-8761.

Sincerely,

Lee Valley Tools

New products covered by this announcement:
05P2661 Depth Stop Clamp Retrofit No Charge

05P5265 Plow Plane Upgrade Kit - Mail order - US customer $ 59.00




So there you have. I think it's a really cool program, and one that I think provides real value for the price, and a desirable new capability.

Cheers -

Rob

[Humanbackhoe]

That is a fun looking tool..


Is this a new tool from LN? If so, isn't it customary for a new release to roll out at a discounted price, for a couple of months?
Or am I wrong about that...


Andrew

[AUswimKC]

"The work we are doing right now on the design of a large combination plane "

There he goes again reminding us to keep saving our pennies!

Rob, can you share any details?

[Handplanesandmore]

You meant LV, not LN!

It is a newly redesigned plow plane, not a new plow plane.

Simon

[Rob Young]

Humanbackhoe said:

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That is a fun looking tool..


Is this a new tool from LN? If so, isn't it customary for a new release to roll out at a discounted price, for a couple of months?
Or am I wrong about that...


Andrew

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Ummm, from whom?

[Humanbackhoe]

Uhhh typo, guys...

[Rob Young]

Humanbackhoe said:

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Uhhh typo, guys...

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Your Freudian slip is showing... (I think somebody might be on the wait list for the LN plow?)

[Rob Lee]

AUswimKC said:

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"The work we are doing right now on the design of a large combination plane "

There he goes again reminding us to keep saving our pennies!

Rob, can you share any details?

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Hi -

Tough to commit to specifics - as we're just moving out of the 3D print phase, and into rough castings.

This will be a plane more along the lines of a 45/405/55 functionality (not all functions): multiple skates, R + L nickers, and a wide selection of blades.

We will be making RH and LH versions, as is our practice with asymmetric designs.

Don't want to go much further than that - as I want to ensure whatever I say is correct!

Cheers -

Rob